Grounds Maintenance Operative

1 week ago

Reading, United Kingdom PFM Group Full time

**Grounds Maintenance Operative**
- PFM Group - Reading._
- Job Type: Full time role - Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week._
- Salary: £24,000 per annum._
- Applicants will require a current UK driving licence with no more than 6 points._

**Who are we?**

Founded in 2012, PFM Group is a growing and ambitious Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance company. We undertake work for a number of well-known and established property management companies and currently have a portfolio of over 200 sites nationwide. The PFM Group is currently looking to employ Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work on sites in and around Reading and the South East.

**What Do We Offer?**
- Competitive pay
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Career progression
- Training and development
- Uniform and PPE of the highest quality

**About the Role**:

- As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be undertaking all aspects of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties on our clients’ sites which include retail and business parks, office blocks, industrial estates, and residential properties.
- The job is a full-time role. You will work five days a week, Monday to Friday, with varying start and finish times.
- You will be using pedestrian and ride-on mowers, hedge trimmers, brushcutters, leaf blowers and backpack sprayers. Experience in the use of these tools is essential.
- You will be required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- All equipment and PPE will be provided.

**Essential Attributes**:

- Previous experience in a grounds maintenance or landscaping role.
- Someone that is hard working, reliable, trustworthy and has the ability to work independently if needed.
- Good time management.
- A keen eye for detail and someone that takes pride in their work.

**Desired Qualifications**
- Safe use of pesticides - PA1 & PA6
- Certificates of competence for equipment such as mowers, hedge trimmers and brushcutters
- Chainsaw - CS 30 & CS 31

**To Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Reading: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: READING/GMO

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